What's wrong?" I didn't say a word." Something's up. What is it?" Nothing." His head turned, gaze going to mine. "Yeah?" Yes." A snort and he returned to his bowl.
Kelley ArmstrongStill sitting, he reached out and pulled me toward him. We stayed there, looking at each other, his hand still wrapped in my shirt hem, my heart hammering so hard I was sure he could hear it. when I inched closer, not wanting to intrude, he tugged me in front of him and I stumbled, half falling onto his lap. I tried to scramble up, cheeks burning, but he pulled me down onto his knee, one army going around my waist, tentative, as if to say Is this okay? It was, even if my blood pounded in my ears so hard I couldn't think.
Kelley ArmstrongI was very strict on that point. No devouring classmates." Jeremy rolled his eyes. "Other parents warn their kids not to talk to strangers. I had to warn mine not to eat them.
Kelley ArmstrongAnd stop doing that,โ he said. โBacking away, giving me that look.โ Like youโre scaring me? Maybe you are.โ He stepped back so fast he wobbled and caught himself, and the look on his faceโIt vanished in a second, the scowl returning. Iโd never hurt you, Chloe. You should knowโโ He stopped. Paused. Then wheeled and started walking away. โNext time? Handle it yourself. Iโm done taking care of you.
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